how to check SWB vs LWB
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R280 L
how to check SWB vs LWB
Hi all,
i'm a new user , i just purchased a used R300 L with low Kms on it.
I wasnt sure whether it is a SWB or LWB,
is there a number which identifies it?
also i did a quick Vin lookup, it says the car model is R280 instead of the emblem R300.
should i be worried? haha
thank you.
i'm a new user , i just purchased a used R300 L with low Kms on it.
I wasnt sure whether it is a SWB or LWB,
is there a number which identifies it?
also i did a quick Vin lookup, it says the car model is R280 instead of the emblem R300.
should i be worried? haha
thank you.
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R280 L
the car came from a third party.dealer. i read somewhere when the R class was facelifted, the emblem was changed to R300(2011-2013) instead of R280(2006-2010)
anyways, how about the lwb and swb.. any way i can find out of the version?
thanks
anyways, how about the lwb and swb.. any way i can find out of the version?
thanks
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2005 C240 2011 R350
take a look at these 2 end to end. In the LWB, the front and rear doors are almost same length. in SWB the rear door is noticeable shorter.
https://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sit...?itok=v7RgHia2
but also check wiki... it gives the wheelbase of both models.. 10 inches difference.. you can measure it!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_R-Class
https://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sit...?itok=v7RgHia2
but also check wiki... it gives the wheelbase of both models.. 10 inches difference.. you can measure it!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_R-Class
Last edited by efzauner; Jun 21, 2017 at 09:28 PM.
